2010 Dodge Journey vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Journey and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Journey (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Journey weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Dodge Journey (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. 2010 Dodge Journey has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Journey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Journey | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Journey | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1843 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1904 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
